| This wonderful image of Sarah features a elegant
pelisse of green
cloth trimmed with ermine tails. The dress is in the simple empire style
with a lace ruff, a style growing less fashionable in Europe where waists
are dropping and more frills appear on gowns. In contrast to the rather
simple gown, the coat and turban are exotic
and indicate wealth. The turban appears to be fashioned from a silk scarf
woven in multiple colors. The jewels are coral, which along with turquoise,
was popular for day jewelry during the Regency. |
